Long Day’s Journey Into Night Tickets
About Long Day’s Journey Into Night
Award-winning actor Brian Cox returns to the London stage in Eugene O’Neill’s iconic play. Book Long Day’s Journey Into Night on TodayTix.
O'Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night is a gripping look into a single day of the Tyrone family's lives, which is rife with love, hate, betrayal, and addiction. Financial worries haunt James, Mary is battling a morphine addiction, James Jr grapples with alcoholism, and Edmund suffers from an illness. As the tumultuous day turns into night, the play lays bare their fragile relationships, revealing secrets and lasting resentments.
This landmark new production, often regarded as the greatest American play of the 20th Century, will be directed by the award-winning Jeremy Herrin (Best of Enemies).
Brian Cox, best known for his work on HBO’s Succession, will be joined by Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects) as Mary, Laurie Kynaston (Spring Awakening, Fool Me Once) as Edmund, Daryl McCormack (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) as James Jr, and Louisa Harland (Derry Girls) as Cathleen.
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Start date
19th March, 2024
End date
8th June, 2024
Categories
Venue
Age
Ages 12+. Everyone must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted.
Stars on stage
Brian Cox
Long Day’s Journey Into Night cast and creative team
By: Eugene O'Neill
Director: Jeremy Herrin
Cast list: Brian Cox (as James Tyrone), Patricia Clarkson (as Mary Tyrone), Laurie Kynaston (as Edmund), Daryl McCormack (as James Jr), Louisa Harland (as Cathleen)
Design: Lizzie Clachan
Costumes: Lizzie Clachan
Lighting: Jack Knowles
Sound: Tom Gibbons
Other info: Movement direction by Polly Bennett
Venue
Wyndham's Theatre
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176; (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, 19, 38
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38
Car park: St Martin's Lane Hotel (2mins)
Directions from tube: The theatre can be seen opposite the station.
More information about Long Day’s Journey Into Night
Long Day’s Journey Into Night was written by O’Neill between 1939-1941 and is widely regarded as the greatest work of his career. It was published posthumously in 1956 and earned O’Neill the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1957. The play also went on to win the Tony Award for Best Play. Other works published posthumously by O’Neill include A Touch of the Poet in 1958 and More Stately Mansions in 1967.
Laurence Olivier starred as James in the National Theatre’s production of the play in 1971, which was recorded and broadcast on TV in March 1973. Olivier won the Emmy Award for his performance. The new London production will see Emmy, Golden Globe, and Olivier Award winner Brian Cox play James in this much-anticipated revival.
What to watch for
- Brian Cox’s early acting career included appearances in popular British television shows like Doctor Who and The Sweeney.
- The play is set in August 1912 at the Monte Cristo Cottage, Eugene O'Neill's childhood home in New London, Connecticut. This location plays a significant role in the story.
- O'Neill requested that Long Day's Journey Into Night be published 25 years after his death. However, his widow, Carlotta, intervened, and the play was published only three years after his passing.
- Katherine Hepburn starred in the 1962 film adaptation of the play, which earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards.
Frequently asked questions
What is Long Day’s Journey Into Night about?
Award-winning actor Brian Cox triumphantly returns to the London stage in Spring 2024 in Long Day’s Journey Into Night. See this poignant exploration of family dynamics, addiction, and the haunting specter of the past.
Which theatre is Long Day’s Journey Into Night at?
Long Day’s Journey Into Night is at London's Wyndham's Theatre.
How much are tickets for Long Day’s Journey Into Night?
Long Day’s Journey Into Night tickets start at £25.25.
What is the age recommendation for Long Day’s Journey Into Night?
Ages 12+. Everyone must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted.
How do you get tickets for Long Day’s Journey Into Night?
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